NORFOLK, VA--In their season opening meet, the Old Dominion University defeated the visiting Towson Tigers 136-81 Saturday afternoon at the J.C. "Scrap" Chandler pool. The women fell 136-105.

Sophomore transfer Diana Hurst (Richmond, VA) made a successful ODU debut, winning the 200 IM and 200 butterfly events. Last year's team MVP Lauren Timby won the 1000 IM and 500 freestyle events. On the men's side, senior Brian Julich (Sanford, NC) won two individual events in the 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle. Sophomore Patrik Balint (Budapest, Hungary), named CAA Rookie of the Year last season, won the 200 backstroke and 200 freestyle competitions. ODU swimming and diving returns to action next weekend as they host VMI and Radford in a tri-meet. Meet time is slated for 1:00 p.m.